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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.91, 9,020.70 and 2,724.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.91, 9,020.70 and 2,724.71 is: 4,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.91 : 9,020.70 = 2,724.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.91/9,020.70 = 2,724.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.91x = 9,020.70 × 2,724.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.91x = 24,578,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578,746.39/6,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.98

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